Is running a marathon healthy

Answer 1

Healthy?......there are two answers....yes and no!

Lets deal with the "No" first. Running a marathon will put your body under great stress and injuries can result...and hopefully none of these injuries will be life threatening or permanent.

and Secondly..."Yes!", of course it can be healthy. Following a good training program and setting yourself realistic goals is important. What is more important is that you will do between 5 and 9 months training, exercise & stretching for the marathon and this certainly will get you fit and active. It might just be the start you want to get into a healthier way of life.

Finally running a marathon, for everyone, hurts! I wish I was Haille Gebrselassi, so that I would run it in less time and the hurt wouldn't last as long.

Keep running....our bodies are made for that.

Don

Answer 2

No, but like any sport, people need to take care to try and minimize the risk of injury. A good diet, proper form when running, good-fitting shoes and plenty of rest can all help runners stay their best.

Answer 3

Supports cardiovascular health:

Vascularization of blood vessels; arteries, veins, capillaries, etc. grow larger so blood is transported more efficiently - Keep in mind the blood vessels not only in muscles, but in vital organs, like the brain, too.

Increases efficiency of the lungs, so oxygen can be absorbed better, while carbon dioxide can be excreted better.

Wastes in cells all over the body are more efficiently excreted.

This boost in cardiovascular health helps support everything in the body, from healthier looking skin, to better brain power.

Running also converts glycogen and fat deposits into usable energy, thus making you slimmer - Something important to remember here too, is let's say you run for an hour and burn 300 calories running for half an hour. It's possible to end up burning another 200 or so the next following hour after your run because your metabolism keeps running too.

Running increases muscle tone and coordination in the leg, arms, chest, back, and arm muscles.

Lastly, as Will Smith once said; the keys to life are reading and running... Because when you run there's a little person in your head telling you to stop, but if you ignore that voice and keep going, you will learn to not quit when things get tough in your life.

Answer 4

Yes you can.